By train
Boarding at Pune Junction (PUNE) and arriving at Howrah Junction (HWH), roughly 31 hours on board, in a first AC coupe or as registered luggage.
- Also boards from SVJR
- ₹16k to ₹27k
1,870 km - 4,000+ pets moved
Pet Transport from Pune to Kolkata
1,870 km West to East, door to door. By train it is PUNE to HWH. By air it is PNQ to CCU.
We run this corridor in both directions. Kolkata to Pune is planned and priced the same way.
7+years of pet travel experience
4,000+pets moved safely across India
IPATA & IATAcertified handling and crate standards
1,870 kmcovered door to door on this route
Short answer first
What is the least stressful way to move a pet Pune to Kolkata?
Answer
1,870 km is three to four days of driving, so the honest answer on this corridor is not road. A booked coupe out of PUNE keeps your pet with a person for the whole journey, and a flight from PNQ turns it into a few hours plus ground time.
Moving one pet Pune to Kolkata costs ₹20k to ₹25k by road, ₹16k to ₹27k by train and ₹20k to ₹55k by air. The cheapest published option is train.
We usually recommend train here. This runs West to East, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Long haul where train balances cost and comfort.
Pricing
Pune to Kolkata pet transport cost by mode
Ranges are per pet and include handling and our coordinator. Crates, extra handlers and premium add ons are quoted separately.
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| Mode | Cost per pet | Journey time | Coverage | Crate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Road | ₹20k to ₹25k | 36 to 40 hours | Home to home | Travel crate or harness | A stop every two hours for water and a walk. |
| Train | ₹16k to ₹27k | 31 to 34 hours | Station to station | None needed in a 1A coupe | Needs the full first AC coupe, booked early. |
| Air | ₹20k to ₹55k | About 2.5 hours in the air | Airport to airport | IATA compliant hard crate | Add three to four hours ground handling at each end. |
Modes marked On request depend on live airline or railway availability for your date. See the full pet transport cost guide for what moves these numbers.
Choosing a mode
Train or air for Pune to Kolkata, and when road still wins
By air
Pune Airport (PNQ) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), about 2.5 hours in the air. The cargo terminal is about 10 km out at Lohegaon on the Pune side and about 17 km out at Dum Dum at the other end, and that driving is part of the day.
- ₹20k to ₹55k
By road
A dedicated vehicle covers the 1,870 km from your Pune address to the Kolkata address. At roughly 36 hours it means 3 nights on the road, which is why we rarely lead with road on this pair.
- ₹20k to ₹25k
Crate rules, coupe bookings and airline acceptance are the same on every route. They are set out on the road, train and air guides.
Timing
When to travel Pune to Kolkata, and when not to
The monsoon at the Pune pickup
Pune is comfortable for most of the year. The main trouble is the monsoon ghat sections on the Mumbai and Goa routes, where we slow the schedule rather than push through. On the Pune pickup we keep a spare day either side.
Kolkata brings summer heat and the monsoon
Summer humidity is heavy from April to June and the monsoon runs July to September. We plan early pickups in summer and keep buffer time during the rains. On the Kolkata delivery we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
Dogs and cats
Moving a dog or a cat from Pune to Kolkata
The dogs we move most out of Pune are Labradors, Beagles, Indies, Golden Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Persian cats. This is what we would put each of them on for a 1,870 km run.
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| Your pet | Best on this route | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog, under 10 kg | Air or train | May qualify for cabin travel on airlines that carry pets, which is the calmest option. |
| Medium dog, 10 to 25 kg | Train or air | A first AC coupe keeps your dog with a person the whole way. |
| Large dog, over 25 kg | Road or train | Cargo charges rise sharply with weight, so road or a booked coupe is usually kinder and cheaper. |
| Snub nosed breeds | Road or train only | Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers and Shih Tzus are restricted from cargo holds by most airlines. |
| Cats | Train, in a 1A coupe | Cats stay enclosed and covered rather than taking walk breaks. They cannot use the train dog box. |
Two bonded pets from one home can often share a crate or coupe. Breed specific guidance is on the dog transport and cat transport pages.
What actually happens
The Pune to Kolkata journey, start to finish
- Before travel
Route locked and papers arranged
We book the coupe out of PUNE and arrange the fitness certificate through our Pune vet contacts.
- Travel day
Pickup in Pune
Collection anywhere in Pune, including Kothrud, Baner, Aundh.
- In transit
31 hours on board
Photo and location updates at every planned stop, and a named coordinator on WhatsApp the whole way.
- Arrival
Doorstep handover in Kolkata
Delivered anywhere in Kolkata, including Salt Lake, New Town, Rajarhat.
Paperwork is the same on every domestic route: vaccination record, a fitness certificate dated within 72 hours, and your ID. No NOC and no titer test. Full document table and checklist.
Planning a Pune to Kolkata move?
Tell us your pet's breed and weight and a rough date. You get an honest recommendation and a clear price on the same call, with no form to fill in.
Questions people ask
Pune to Kolkata pet transport FAQs
How much does it cost to move a pet from Pune to Kolkata?
The cheapest published option on this route is train at ₹16k to ₹27k. Road is ₹20k to ₹25k, train is ₹16k to ₹27k and air is ₹20k to ₹55k, per pet.
Your exact figure depends on your pet's weight, the crate and whether pickup is central or out towards Lohegaon. The same ranges apply both ways, so Kolkata to Pune is priced the same.
How long does the Pune to Kolkata journey take?
1,870 km works out at about 36 hours by road, roughly 31 hours by train, or 2.5 hours PNQ to CCU plus three to four hours on the ground at each end.
Which mode is best for Pune to Kolkata?
This runs West to East, so it crosses the country rather than staying in one region. Long haul where train balances cost and comfort.
When is the worst time of year to move a pet Pune to Kolkata?
The monsoon at the Pune pickup. Pune is comfortable for most of the year. The main trouble is the monsoon ghat sections on the Mumbai and Goa routes, where we slow the schedule rather than push through. On the Pune pickup we keep a spare day either side.
Kolkata brings summer heat and the monsoon. Summer humidity is heavy from April to June and the monsoon runs July to September. We plan early pickups in summer and keep buffer time during the rains. On the Kolkata delivery we load at first light and keep a spare day either side.
Can my pet travel Pune to Kolkata without me?
Yes, and most moves on this corridor are unaccompanied. Collection anywhere in Pune, handover anywhere in Kolkata, one handler the whole way.
Do you also move pets Kolkata to Pune?
Yes, and it is the same 1,870 km, the same trains and the same price, which is why this one page covers both directions.